Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2011-4201 is a command-execution flaw in the Tadasoft Restorepoint 3.2 evaluation image. A remote attacker could abuse specific web parameters to run arbitrary system commands. The public bundle does not provide CVSS, affected CPEs, authentication requirements, or vendor patch details.
Executive priority
Prioritize investigation if this legacy evaluation image exists in production or reachable lab networks. Remote command execution can lead to full appliance compromise, but urgency depends on whether the specific image and CGI endpoint are present.
Technical view
The issue is in remote_support.cgi. During a stop_remote_support action, shell metacharacters in pid1 or pid2 can be interpreted by the server, enabling arbitrary command execution. Available sources identify the vulnerable artifact as the Tadasoft Restorepoint 3.2 evaluation image only.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to environments that deployed or retained the Tadasoft Restorepoint 3.2 evaluation image and expose remote_support.cgi. The bundle does not establish broader product impact, supported versions, or internet prevalence.
Exploitation context
The source describes remote arbitrary command execution, but does not cite active exploitation. The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle. Treat exploit status as unconfirmed from these sources.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, CPEs, authentication context, or patch statement is included. The key confirmed detail is command injection through pid1 or pid2 in stop_remote_support within remote_support.cgi.
Mitigation direction
- Identify and remove any Restorepoint 3.2 evaluation image deployments.
- Restrict network access to any remaining Restorepoint administrative web interfaces.
- Check Tadasoft or successor vendor guidance for supported upgrade or remediation options.
- Review exposed CGI endpoints and disable remote_support.cgi if not required.
Validation and detection
- Search asset inventory for Tadasoft Restorepoint 3.2 evaluation image instances.
- Confirm whether remote_support.cgi is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review web logs for requests to remote_support.cgi using stop_remote_support.
- Verify compensating access controls protect administrative CGI paths.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.trustmatta.com/advisories/MATTA-2011-003.txtCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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